NZ First Warns of Economic Disruptions and Immigration Crisis

New Zealand is facing a complex and challenging period in its history, according to Winston Peters of NZ First. The country's economy has been struggling, with inflation on the rise again and interest rates increasing. Peters attributes this to the previous Labour government's massive overborrowing and spending on consumption rather than production or wealth creation.

New Zealand's economic growth is slow, and it will take time to turn the economy around, according to Peters. He believes that NZ First has exercised sound judgement in the past when it mattered most, and with experience comes prudence and opportunity through diplomacy.

Peters also addressed New Zealand's immigration policy, stating that the current system prioritizes economic growth over the needs of employers and kiwi workers. He claims that 30% of all current residents were not born in New Zealand, and this number is expected to rise to 50% within 15-20 years if no changes are made.

New Zealand First has announced campaign policies to make sweeping changes to current immigration laws, but these have been largely ignored by the mainstream media. Peters emphasizes that NZ's immigration system must serve New Zealand and its people, not just drive economic growth and provide cheap labor.